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Walnut Hill Ruritan Celebrates 60 Years
December 1, 2007
The Walnut Hill Ruritan Club celebrated its 60th anniversary at the club’s annual Christmas party Saturday night.
Outgoing club President William Reynolds (pictured left) presented Billy G. Ward (right) with a plaque honoring him as a surviving charter member. Ward was among the first members of the club that signed the club charter in 1947.
A portion of the original charter from June 1947 is pictured left. Click it to enlarge and read the charter, including the names of all of the original members of the club.
Over the years, the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club has been involved in many local projects, including the formation of the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department, the development of Bradberry Park, free local calling from Walnut Hill to the county seat of Pensacola and countless other community projects.
New club officers for 2008 were installed Saturday night by longtime club member Glenn Key. Billy R. Ward (pictured left) was named the club’s president. Mike Godwin was named vice president, Perry Byars secretary, James Formby treasurer and Royce Ward was named a three year director.
Pictured left to right below are Mike Godwin, vice president; Perry Byars secretary; James Formby, treasurer; Glenn Key (with microphone) and Royce Ward, three year director of the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club.
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